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Rifle Scope Product Details
PRG Defense 3093455004PM21 Model Python TS35-Micro Compact Short/Medium Range Thermal Imaging Rifle Scope, 384×288 Resolution, 35mm Lens, 10.6° x 8° Field of View, 5m Close-up Range, 60m Eye Relief
PRG Defense 3093455004PM21 Model Python TS35-Micro Compact Short/Medium Range Thermal Imaging Rifle Scope, 384×288 Resolution, 35mm Lens, 10.6°x8° Field of View, 5m Close-up Range, 60m Eye Relief
The PRG Defense Python TS35-Micro and Python TS50- Micro are the compact thermal imaging scopes developed for 24 hours operation under any weather and environmental conditions. Two modifications of objective lenses allows to choose perfect unit for your needs where 35 mm lens designed for short range shooting, while 50 mm lens model will be great for medium range missions. Powered with two CR123 batteries gives up to 5 hours of continues work and optional external battery pack with high-capacity is capable of increasing the total operation time to up to 44 hours. Optionally the capabilities of the device can be extended with Wi-Fi module, external video recorder or monitor.
Key Features
Lightweight and compact design
Easy to operate device
High resolution 1024×768 OLED display
Waterproof
External Wi-Fi module
Powered by two standard CR123A batteries
External power supply via micro USB
Specifications
Resolution: 384×288
Detector: 17?m, Uncooled, 50Hz
Lens system: 35mm; F/1.1
Optical magnification: 1.9x
Field of view: 10.6°x8°
Digital zoom: 2x, 4x
Diopter adjustment range: -5 to +5 dpt
Close-up range: 5m
Eye Relief: 60m
Video/photo format: AVI/JPG
On-board memory: 128 MB (32 GB optional)
External power supply: 5V USB
Power supply: 3.6~7.2V
Operating temperature range: -25 to +50
Storage temperature range: -40 to +70
Degree of protection: IP67
Shock and vibration: 1200 g/ms
Overall dimensions: 6.9″x2.4″x2.6″
Weight: 0.83 lbs
Rifle Scope Product Features
Lightweight and compact design, Easy to operate device
High resolution 1024×768 display, Waterproof, External Wi-Fi module
Powered by two standard CR123A batteries, External power supply via micro USB
Detector 17?m, Uncooled, 50Hz; Optical Magnification 1.9x; Digital Zoom 2x, 4x
ITAR Compliance: *Export of this product outside of the United States of America is not allowed and is controlled by the US Department of State. By adding to Cart, You confirm that You are a U.S. Person and agree that You do not intend to Export this product. You also understand this product is regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
About the PRG Defense Scope Maker
PRG Defense is a premium supplier for long gun scopes, optics, mounting solutions, and other components used for guns like rifles and long guns. They design and manufacture their scopes, mounts, and related products by using building materials which are long lasting and durable. This includes the PRG Defense 3093455004PM21 Model Python TS35-Micro Compact Short/Medium Range Thermal Imaging Rifle Scope, 384×288 Resolution, 35mm Lens, 10.6° x 8° Field of View, 5m Close-up Range, 60m Eye Relief by PRG Defense. For more shooting products, visit their website.
What You Need to Know About Scopes
Rifle scopes allow you to exactly aim a rifle at different targets by lining up your eye with the target at range. They do this through magnification by employing a set of lenses inside the scope. The scope’s positioning can be adapted to take into account varied environmental things like wind speed and elevation increases or decreases to make up for bullet drop.
The scope’s function is to understand exactly where the bullet will hit based on the sight picture you are seeing using the optic as you line up the scope’s crosshair or reticle with the target. The majority of modern-day rifle scopes and optics have around eleven parts which are located inside and outside of the optic. These parts consist of the rifle scope’s body, lenses, windage dials or turrets, focus rings, and other elements. See all eleven parts of scopes.
The Styles of Rifle Scopes
Rifle scopes can be either “first focal plane” or “second focal plane” type of optics. Considering the optimal type of rifle scope is based on what type of shooting you plan on doing.
About First Focal Plane Glass
First focal plane scopes (FFP) include the reticle ahead of the magnifying lens. This induces the reticle to increase in size based upon the level of magnification being used. The result is that the reticle measurements are the same at the magnified range as they are at the non magnified distance. As an example, one tick on a mil-dot reticle at 100 yards with no “zoom” is still the corresponding tick at 100 yards with 5x “zoom”. These kinds of scopes work for:
- Quick acquisition, far away kinds of shooting
- Shooting situations where calculations are marginal
- Experienced shooters who have an idea for their aim point “hold over” and also “lead” correlations for their long gun
- Shooters who do not mind the reticle is bigger and takes up more visual eyesight area than a SFP reticle
Second Focal Plane Glass Facts
Second focal plane scopes (SFP) feature the reticle behind the magnification lens. In the FFP example with the SFP scope, the 5x “zoom” one hundred yard tick reticle measurement would be 1/5th of the non “zoom” tick.
- Long distance types of shooting where shooters have additional time to make ballistic computations
- Shooting where most of the shots take place within much shorter ranges and spaces
- Shooters who select a clearer optic sight picture with less area taken up by the larger sized FFP reticle
Zoom for Scopes
The measure of scope zoom you need on your scope depends on the kind of shooting you intend to do. Almost every style of rifle scope delivers some amount of magnification. The quantity of magnification a scope gives is determined by the dimension, density, and curves of the lens glass inside of the rifle optic. The zoom of the scope is the “power” of the scope. This signifies what the shooter is checking out through the scope is amplified times the power factor of what can generally be seen by human eyes.
Single Power Lens Rifle Glass Facts
A single power rifle optic comes with a zoom number designator like 4×32. This indicates the magnification power of the scope is 4x power and the objective lens is 32mm. The zoom of this type of scope can not fluctuate because it is a fixed power scope.
Variable Power Lens Rifle Scopes
Variable power rifle scopes use enhanced power. The power change is handled by making use of the power ring part of the scope near the rear of the scope by the eye bell.
The Power Level and Range Correlation of Rifle Optics
Here are some advised scope powers and the distances where they can be successfully used. High power optics will not be as beneficial as lower magnification level rifle scope glass since too much magnification can be a bad thing. The exact same idea applies to extended ranges where the shooter needs adequate power to see precisely where to best aim the rifle at the target.
Glass Lens Coating
All modern-day rifle optic and scope lenses are coated. There are different types and qualities of lens finishings. Lens finish can be an important element of a rifle when thinking about luxury rifle optics and scope systems. The lenses are among the most significant components of the glass given that they are what your eye sees through while sighting a rifle in on the point of impact. The finish on the lenses safeguards the lens surface and even helps with anti glare capabilities from refracted natural light and color recognition.
About Lens Coatings – HD Versus ED
Some scope makers also use “HD” or high-definition lens coatings which use various procedures, polarizations, chemicals, and aspects to draw out different colors and viewable definition through the lens. Some scope manufacturers use “HD” to refer to “ED” implying extra-low dispersion glass.
Optic Lens Single Covering Versus Multi-Coating
Various optic lenses can also have various finishings applied to them. All lenses generally have at least some kind of treatment or finishing applied to them before they are used in a rifle scope or optic. This is because the lens isn’t simply a raw piece of glass. It becomes part of the finely tuned optic. It requires a coating to be applied to it so that it will be optimally usable in many kinds of environments, degrees of light (full VS shaded), and other shooting conditions.
Single covered lenses have a treatment applied to them which is usually a protective and improving multi-purpose treatment. This lens treatment can protect the lens from scratches while minimizing glare and other less helpful things experienced in the shooting environment while sighting in with the scope. The quality of a single layered lens depends on the scope developer and just how much you paid for it. Both the make and cost are indicators of the lens quality.
Some scope producers likewise make it a point to define if their optic lenses are layered or “multi” coated. This means the lens has had numerous treatments applied to them. If a lens gets several treatments, it can prove that a maker is taking numerous actions to fight various environmental factors like an anti-glare finish, a scratch resistant anti-abrasion finish, followed by a hydrophilic covering. This additionally doesn’t necessarily suggest the multi-coated lens is much better than a single layered lens. Being “better” depends upon the manufacturer’s lens treatment techniques and the quality of products used in creating the rifle scope.
Anti-water Lens Covering
Water on a lens doesn’t help with maintaining a clear sight picture through a scope whatsoever. Lots of top of the line and high-end scope makers will coat their lenses with a hydrophobic or hydrophilic finishing. The Steiner Optics Nano-Protection is a good example of this sort of treatment. It provides protection for the surface area of the Steiner glass lens so the water molecules can not bind to it or create surface tension. The result is that the water beads sheet off of the scope to keep a clear, water free sight picture.
Rifle Glass Installation Alternatives
Mounting approaches for scopes can be found in a few options. There are the basic scope rings which are individually mounted to the optic and one-piece scope mounts which cradle the scope. These various types of mounts also generally come in quick release versions which use throw levers which permit rifle shooters to rapidly install and dismount the glass.
Rifle Glass Mounts with Hex Key Rings
Normal, clamp design mounting scope rings use hex head screws to mount to the flattop style Picatinny scope mount rails on rifles. These types of scope mounts use a couple of different rings to support the optic, and are made from 7075 T6 billet aluminum which are developed for long range accuracy shooting. This type of scope install is excellent for rifles which need a long lasting, rock solid mounting solution which will not move no matter how much the scope is moved or abused.
Rifle Scope Mounting Solutions with Quick-Release Cantilever Rings
These types of quick-release rifle scope mounts can be used to quickly attach and take off a scope from a rifle. Several scopes can also be switched out if they all use a similar designed mount. The quick detach mount style is CNC crafted from anodized 6061 T6 aluminum and the mounting levers fasten nicely to a flat top design Picatinny rail. This enables the scope to be sighted in while on the rifle, taken off of the rifle, and remounted while keeping accuracy. These types of mounts are useful and handy for shooting platforms which are carried a lot, to take off the optic from the rifle for protection, or for scopes which are adopted in between several rifles. An example of this mount style is the 30mm mount from the Vortex Optics brand. It normally costs around $250 USD
Sealing and Gas Purging for Rifle Scope Tubes
Wetness inside your rifle optic can destroy a day of shooting and your expensive optic by causing fogging and producing residue inside of the scope tube. The majority of scopes avoid moisture from going into the scope tube with a system of sealing O-rings which are waterproof.
Optic Gas Purging
Another element of avoiding the buildup of wetness inside of the rifle scope’s tube is filling the tube with a gas like nitrogen. Because this area is already taken up by the gas, the glass is less altered by temperature shifts and pressure differences from the outside environment which might possibly permit water vapor to leak in around the seals to fill the vacuum which would otherwise be there. These are good qualities of a good rifle scope to seek out.
